1999 Buick Riviera vs. 1999 Honda Prelude
To start off, both 1999 Buick Riviera and 1999 Honda Prelude were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Riviera (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1999 Honda Prelude. (132 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Riviera weights approximately 460 kg more than 1999 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Buick Riviera (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Prelude. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Prelude. 1999 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 1999 Honda Prelude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Buick Riviera | 1999 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Riviera | Prelude |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 132 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |